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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.31, 67,813.71 and 17,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.31, 67,813.71 and 17,125.68 is: 25,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.31 : 67,813.71 = 17,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.31/67,813.71 = 17,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.31x = 67,813.71 × 17,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.31x = 1,161,355,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,355,705.70/45,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.01

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